Elena woke up to an unfamiliar wet sensation in her ear, dragging her out of a restless sleep. Leon was gently nudging her awake, and, still half-asleep, she resisted the early wake-up call. Leon informed her that it was already 12:30 am, and they needed to start packing for an undisclosed destination. Panic set in as Elena realized she had overslept, and her groggy state earned a chuckle from Leon.
"Come on, sleepyhead. We've got a plane to catch," he teased, planting a soft kiss on her forehead.
The morning rush continued, marked by a playful pillow fight that momentarily lifted the weight of impending introductions. Soon, they were packed and prepared to face the day's uncertainties.
As they boarded the private jet and headed towards a mystery location, Elena's sleep-addled state pro
